Memorials & monuments Β· North Wales
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument
In or near Wrexham.
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) Β· 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is a public memorial in North Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Wrexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 0.9 km away. Postcode area LL12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is a memorial located in Gwersyllt, North Wales, postcode LL12. It commemorates the victims of the Gresford mining disaster. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee (England) SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0727, -2.9910
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Gwersyllt
- Postcode
- LL12 8EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) β 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w941606365 (ODbL)
- commons: Gresford Heath - geograph.org.uk - 332449.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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π· 5Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Gresford Bank
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π· 5Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Bradley Hill
Bradley Hill β mountain in wales north. Elevation: 70 m.
π· 5Vineyards Β· North Wales
Bryn Alun Camp
Bryn Alun Camp β a UK vineyard in wales north, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
π· 3Museums Β· North Wales
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
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π· 3Natural landmarks Β· North Wales
The Flash
The Flash β lake near Gresford, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
π· 5Literary houses Β· North Wales
Castell y Gur
Castell y Gur β a literary house museum in wales north.
Where to eat & stay near Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument
Places to stay
π· 5Hotels Β· North Wales
The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn
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π· 4Caravan parks Β· North Wales
Plassey Holiday Park
Plassey Holiday Park β a caravan park in wales north.
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π· 5
π· 5Caravan parks Β· North West England
Bank Farm Caravan Park
Bank Farm Caravan Park β a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
π· 7
π· 5Historic pubs Β· North Wales
Turf Hotel
Turf Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· North Wales
Saith Seren
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π· 5
π· 7Restaurants Β· North Wales
The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn β a restaurant in wales north.
π· 7Restaurants Β· North Wales
Croes Howell
Croes Howell β a restaurant in wales north.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument?
- Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 8EJ), in the parish of Gwersyllt.
- What is Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument?
- Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 8EJ.
- Is Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument a protected site?
- Yes β Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 8EJ.